Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Skyward) has appointed Robert Nizzi to lead its captive division. Nizzi, who will also be Skyward’s senior vice president, has more than 30 years’ experience in the captive industry. He was most recently senior vice president of sales at US-based Innovative Captives Strategies. Before that, he was president of financial planner Enterprise Risk Strategies. Commenting on his new role, Nizzi says: “It is clear that Skyward Specialty is committed to building a market-leading captives capability. The company has demonstrated innovation and creativity, and its ability to attract talent is attractive to captive managers and participants. I am excited to get started and to build a one-of-a-kind captives facility at Skyward Specialty.” Kirby Hill, president of Industry Solutions and Programs & Captives, comments: “We have built a great foundation with our captives division and it is clear that interest in partnering with Skyward Specialty’s captives division continues to climb. Bob's impressive background and in-depth understanding of the captives market will be critical to solidifying our position as market leaders.”
